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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fifty-Two through Fifty-Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Blackthorne divert attention from Toranaga in the palanquin?
(a) by pointing to the sky.
(b) by doing a hornpipe dance.
(c) by bowing low to Ishido.
(d) by feigning a fit.

2. What country does Blackthorne say he is not an enemy of?
(a) the Friar's home country, Spain
(b) Japan.
(c) Holland.
(d) China.

3. What does Toranaga tell Hiro-matsu about his stated plan to go to Osaka?
(a) it is in obedience to the council.
(b) it is a ruse to gain time.
(c) it is time for him to go.
(d) it is a matter of personal honor.

4. What is Mariko trying to goad Ishido into admitting?
(a) that she has higher rank than he does.
(b) that he fears Toranaga.
(c) that he plans to kill Blackthorne.
(d) that she is a hostage.

5. Why does Omi's wife agree that the money is well spent?
(a) it will impress the villagers.
(b) it shows his status in the world.
(c) it could lead to promotion.
(d) it might be repaid by Toranaga.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the new class of young ladies that Gyoko suggests?

2. Who arrives and almost puts an end to the ruse Toranaga uses for his getaway?

3. During the digging, what do the villagers express concern about?

4. What demand does Toranaga make of his son to prove his fidelity?

5. Before the storm, who comes on deck to see Blackthorne piloting the ship while Rodrigues sleeps?

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